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Manufacturing Engineering Lead - Vehicle System

  • Location
    • Warren, Michigan
  • Schedule Full time
  • Posted

Description

Hybrid: Position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time but the general expectations is that the employee be on-site an average of three (3) days each week.

The Role:

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will lead a group of execution zone manufacturing engineers engaged in developing manufacturing processes, designing equipment/tooling, Integration of equipment, install into the plant, and manage to steady state. Requirements would include effective utilization of personnel, material, machines and facilities necessary for a flawless execution. Work is performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering facility as well as assembly plant with an elevated level of independent judgment.

What You'll Do:

You will be responsible for the identification of Executable Automation and Optimization Projects within a plant or across multiple plants. Responsible for the detailed validation plan that includes Level 3 timing. Capture lessons learned for future deployments. Develop installation and validation plans. Ensure compliance to safety standards and all ME deliverables

  • Leading all new programs, model changes and current production in a specific area.
  • Define all areas of change, which include product and manufacturing requirements (tooling, workstation setup, facility and etc.)
  • Lead a team of manufacturing engineers to execute the above changes from conception to production.  Involved in program finances and maintaining budget requirements. 
  • Duties include: lead a group of employees, mentor employees, develop and review goals, set direction of team, coverage of programs and issues, participate in new hire selection, and assess merit raises and promotions
  • Efficient material flow understandings for future material movement
  • Develop interfaces, and work with cross functional teams to develop / define common tooling and process across whole department and other groups
  • Develop tooling SORs
  • Providing technical direction to and oversight of outside vendor sources
  • Design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required in plants for the production of high quality parts.
  • Support build events at the plant
  • Address launch issues
  • Work will involve managing day to day activities of a team of engineers (direct and indirect reports), including setting objectives, managing results, and evaluating/coaching individual performance
  • Participating in Program financials

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing/engineering
  • 2+ years of experience in manufacturing launch experience
  • Deep technical knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplines
  • Deep knowledge and ability to implement GMS principles
  • Thorough knowledge of Manufacturing Processes and Equipment. Also, the Global Launch Process and Vehicle Development Process.
  • Demonstrate excellent level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and significantly complex projects and assignments with highest level of autonomy and accountability for results
  • Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others
  • Proven ability in project management skills and ability to teach others
  • Proven desire and ability to manage/coach performance of direct reports

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE

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